Advanced Emergency Medical Care for Phelps County and the Surrounding Area
Phelps Memorial Health Center provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services to Phelps County and surrounding communities. Our emergency medical services team provides advanced pre-hospital care, paramedic intercept services and patient transfers.
The PMHC ambulance service is licensed by the State of Nebraska as an Advanced Life Support Unit, allowing our trained emergency medical professionals to provide advanced care to critically ill and injured patients before they arrive at the hospital.
Advanced Life Support Ambulance Services
Advanced Life Support allows specially trained emergency medical professionals to provide a higher level of care during a medical emergency.
The PMHC ambulance service provides advanced medical interventions including:
- Administration of IV and oral medications
- Advanced airway management
- Advanced defibrillation techniques
- Advanced cardiac life support
These capabilities allow our emergency medical services team to begin advanced treatment while patients are being transported for additional medical care.
Paramedic Intercept Services
Phelps Memorial works alongside area volunteer emergency medical services to provide paramedic intercept services.
When advanced care is needed, PMHC paramedics can respond with local volunteer services to provide additional treatment and support. This may include administering medications, providing advanced cardiac life support and performing other advanced pre-hospital interventions for critically ill or injured patients.
Emergency Room Care at Phelps Memorial
In addition to emergency medical transportation, Phelps Memorial Health Center provides 24/7 emergency room care in Holdrege.
The Phelps Memorial Emergency Room has six private exam rooms and is staffed around the clock by physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses and paramedics trained in advanced emergency care. Phelps Memorial is also designated as a Basic Level Trauma Center by the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
Learn More About the Phelps Memorial Emergency Room.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Medical Services
What is Advanced Life Support (ALS)?
Advanced Life Support is a level of emergency medical care that allows trained providers to perform advanced interventions such as administering medications, managing advanced airways and using advanced defibrillation techniques. PMHC's ambulance service is licensed by the State of Nebraska as an Advanced Life Support Unit.
What is a paramedic intercept?
A paramedic intercept allows PMHC paramedics to respond alongside area volunteer emergency services when a patient needs advanced pre-hospital care. The paramedic can provide medications, advanced cardiac life support and other advanced interventions while working with the responding EMS team.
Does Phelps Memorial provide ambulance transfers to other hospitals?
Yes. PMHC Emergency Medical Services provides long-distance transfers for both critical and non-critical patients who need care or specialty services at another healthcare facility.
Does Phelps Memorial have a 24-hour Emergency Room?
Yes. The Phelps Memorial Emergency Room is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is equipped to stabilize and treat a variety of emergency conditions.
Emergency Care at Phelps Memorial Health Center
Phelps Memorial Health Center is located at:
1215 Tibbals Street
Holdrege, NE 68949
Emergency Room: 308.995.2861
Phelps Memorial Health Center: 308.995.2211
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
